Savannah 9/11 Run for our Heroes

800 Pine Barren Road
Pooler, GA 31322

Running > 1 mile, 5k

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Event Description

To honor our heroes, Police, Fire, and EMS, we will host a 5k and 1 mile filled with symbolism, reminders and opportunities to honor those who gave it all for us. Want to run both the 1 mile and the 5k? Register for the 5k and you'll be offered the second distance for $5.

What is include?

Chip timed race, Shirt, Medal, Photos, Food Trucks, and more activities, features and highlights coming soon. 

The Race App:

Coming soon, you will be able to down load the race app and both live runners and virtual runners can be lived tracked by friends and family. They will see you running towards the NY 9/11 memorial. You virtual time will be added to the results list, you will have options for special selfie overlays and easy interaction with the race organizers. Run live or virtually, we encourage you to use the app to enhance your experience with us.

Event Schedule

Thursday Packet Pickup - Location TBD (Last Call to sign up)

Friday 5pm - Packet Pickup (no race day registration)

6pm - 1 mile run

6:30pm - 5k

Bonus Opportunities;

  1. Run with the Flag (reserve one when you register)
  2. Have your business partner with the event (sponsors, booths, in kind donations, event support)
  3. Show your Strength by Running your in service gear 
  4. Earn Discounts when your friends register with your code! Copy and share it at checkout!
  5. Run using the virtual app either race day or anytime the week of the event and have your run tracked by friends and family. The online map your family will follow will show you running toward the 9/11 memorial in NY City.

The Savannah Harbor Foundation, a 501(c)(3), makes a commitment to bettering our community and those who live within it. This mission is funded through community events and sponsorship in order to realize our vision of engaged and uplifted neighborhoods 

COVID 19 Concerns: We are working with the local authorities to confirm approval for the event. If the virus condition surge in just the right way our ability to host the in person event may be restricted. In that case we will move everyone to the virtual option which will include personal run tracking, specialized selfie options, a results and leader board generated from our app based run tracker. We will offer deferrals or transfers to other ERS events but no refunds on this event. 


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